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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 950.67 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 950.67 and 419.40 is: 627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 950.67 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/950.67 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 950.67 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 398,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,711.00/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.50

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